2PM ET 05/07/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 2PM ET 05/07/2026 Newscast

Host: Lisa Brady (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: May 7, 2026

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Episode Overview

This newscast offers a fast-paced roundup of major national and international headlines, including escalating tensions regarding Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, a court case stemming from a deadly protest attack, heated debate over Tennessee's congressional redistricting, an update on a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, a Supreme Court milestone, and controversy over a presidential aircraft gift. The episode features direct quotes from witnesses and officials, providing a snapshot of current US and global affairs as of this hour.

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Key News Segments and Insights

1. UN Moves Against Iran in Strait of Hormuz

[00:02-00:24]

• The US and Gulf allies advocate for harsher sanctions on Iran over "illegal tolls" in the Strait of Hormuz.
• President Trump’s UN Ambassador, Mike Waltz, pushes for a Security Council resolution to condemn Iran and support reopening the strait.
  • Quote: "President Trump's UN Ambassador Mike Waltz demanding the Security Council pass a resolution to help open up the Strait of Hormuz and condemn Iran's actions." (Lisa Brady, 00:13)
• Russia and China’s cooperation is uncertain, especially given their veto of a previous, less forceful resolution.
• No Iranian response yet to a US peace talks proposal.

2. Colorado Protest Attack and Guilty Plea

[00:24-01:10]

• Egyptian national Mohamed Salman pleads guilty to over 100 charges—including murder—after a firebomb attack on protesters in Colorado. He shouted "Free Palestine" during the attack.
• Survivors speak at the sentencing, highlighting ongoing trauma and concerns:
  • Quote: "Nothing gave this man the right to harm so many of us." (Michelle Goldman, survivor, 00:45)
  • Quote: "Since that day, I find myself constantly thinking about the safety of our Jewish community. I wonder, is this level of hypervigilance normal? ...I do not like living like this." (Michelle Goldman, 00:55)
• Victims are giving impact statements; Salman faces life in prison and also federal hate crime charges.

3. Tennessee Congressional Map Controversy

[01:10-01:53]

• Protests erupt in the Tennessee House as Republicans advance a redistricting bill splitting Memphis into three GOP-leaning districts.
• Black lawmakers criticize the move:
  • Quote: "How do you expect for this country and black folk to be loyal to you when you're not loyal to even his voting rights?" (Unidentified Representative, 01:38)
• The vote follows a Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana's redistricting attempting to create a second Black-majority district, which was found unconstitutional.

4. Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship

[02:32-02:57]

• The World Health Organization (WHO) downplays fears of a pandemic following a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, noting this strain's unique transmission characteristics:
  • Quote: "World Health Organization [gives] reassurance that the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship...is not the start of a pandemic." (Lisa Brady, 02:32)
• 3 people have died; officials are monitoring contacts.
• More cases may be possible, says WHO Director Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

5. Justice Clarence Thomas Becomes Second-Longest Serving Supreme Court Justice

[03:10-03:41]

• Clarence Thomas achieves second place in longevity on the Supreme Court:
  • Quote: "34 years, 6 months and 13 days on the Supreme Court made Clarence Thomas the second longest serving justice in history..." (Chris Foster, 03:10)
• Appointed in 1991 by President George H.W. Bush, Thomas—now 77—could surpass the all-time record in 2028.

6. Controversy Over Presidential Jet Gifted by Qatar

[03:41-04:11]

• The US Air Force aims to ready a $400 million Boeing 747, gifted by Qatar to President Trump, for Fourth of July celebrations.
  • Quote: "President Trump would showcase his new plane for the nation's 250th anniversary celebration." (Lawrence Simonetti, 03:48)
• The gift sparks concerns of a conflict of interest, while Trump is quoted as saying he’d be "stupid not to accept it."
• The official Air Force One replacements are delayed.

7. Stock Market Update

[04:11]

• The Dow is down 329 points as the newscast closes.

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Memorable Moments and Notable Quotes

• On survivor trauma: "I find myself constantly thinking about the safety of our Jewish community. Is this level of hypervigilance normal?...I do not like living like this." (Michelle Goldman, 00:55)
• On political loyalty: "How do you expect for this country and black folk to be loyal to you when you're not loyal to even his voting rights?" (Unidentified TN representative, 01:38)
• On presidential plane acceptance: "Trump said he'd be, quote, stupid not to accept it." (Lawrence Simonetti, 04:01)

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Segment Timestamps

• Iran Straits UN Action: 00:02–00:24
• Colorado Attack Guilty Plea: 00:24–01:10
• Tennessee Redistricting Debate: 01:10–01:53
• Hantavirus Outbreak Update: 02:32–02:57
• Supreme Court Milestone: 03:10–03:41
• Presidential Jet Controversy: 03:41–04:11

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Tone

The delivery is swift and factual, characteristic of network radio. Direct quotes and victim testimony add moments of emotional resonance, particularly in the Colorado court segment. The newscast blends hard news with behind-the-scenes policy, congressional drama, health scares, and historic milestones, maintaining a serious and urgent tone throughout.

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This summary condenses the essential news coverage from the 2PM ET Fox News Hourly Update, May 7, 2026. For listeners seeking the headlines and context, all notable content moments are included. Advertisements and unrelated sections have been omitted.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

A second chance at the United nations on Lisa Brady, FOX News. As the US And Gulf allies call for threatening sanctions on Iran over actions in the Strait of Hormuz, including what they call illegal tolls.

[Mike Waltz]

President Trump's UN Ambassador Mike Waltz demanding the Security Council pass a resolution to help open up the Strait of Hormuz and condemn Iran's actions. It's not clear if Russia or China will go along with it.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Lucas Tomlinson Russia and China vetoed a watered down resolution last month. Separately, still no word of any Iranian respons response to a US Proposed framework for peace talks. An Egyptian national who yelled Free Palestine as he firebombed peaceful protesters in Colorado last June pleads guilty to more than 100 counts in state court, including murder.

[Michelle Goldman]

Nothing gave this man the right to harm so many of us.

[Lisa Brady]

Michelle Goldman survived the attack, but her 82 year old friend Karen diamond later died from her injuries.

[Michelle Goldman]

Since that day, I find myself constantly thinking about the safety of our Jewish community. I wonder, is this the level of hypervilligence normal? I can't help but see the vulnerabilities everywhere. I do not like living like this.

[Lisa Brady]

She and others giving victim impact statements before Mohamed Salman is sentenced. Expected to face life in prison, he also still faces federal hate crime counts. A raucous scene in the Tennessee House with protests over a new congressional map. House Bill 7003, having received a constitutional majority out here by the clerk, passed as the Republican majority advanced to build a split up Memphis among three GOP leaning districts.

[Joe Towns]

Black lawmakers spoke out ahead of the vote, including Representative Joe Towns.

[American Home Shield Representative]

How do you expect for this country and black folk to be loyal to you when you're not loyal to even his voting rights?

[Joe Towns]

Republicans pushed to change the map after the Supreme Court ruling found Louisiana's attempt to draw a second black majority congressional district violated the equal protection clause.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Jessica Rosenthal, America is listening to FOX news.

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[Lisa Brady]

World Health Organization that the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, sickening several people, killing three is not the start of a pandemic, emphasizing this virus spreads differently than airborne varieties, usually through contaminated rodent droppings, though the outbreak does involve a strain that can spread person to person.

[Chris Foster]

While this is a serious incident, WHO assesses the public health risk?

[Lisa Brady]

WHO director Dr. Tedris Gabriesis says it's possible more cases may be reported. Officials keeping tabs on passengers who left the ship last month. Justice Clarence Thomas moves up a spot in the Supreme Court record books today.

[Chris Foster]

34 years, 6 months and 13 days on the Supreme Court made Clarence Thomas the second longest serving justice in history, passing Stephen J. Field on the court from 1863-97, appointed by President Lincoln during the Civil War. The longest serving justice is William O. Douglas, 1939-75. If Thomas stays on the court, he'll pass. Douglas, May 21, 2028. He's 77 years old, nominated by President George H.W. bush in 1991. On the conservative winning side on rulings on abortion, voting and gun rights, Chris Foster, Fox News.

[Lisa Brady]

The US Air Force reportedly hopes to have a luxury jet gifted to President Trump ready to use on the 4th of July.

[Lawrence Simonetti]

So if all goes according to plan, President Trump would showcase his new plane for the nation's 250th anniversary celebr celebration. Qatar gifted the $400 million 13 year old Boeing 747 to the US last year. It is currently being modified with new communications and defense systems. Critics say this gift is a conflict of interest. Trump said he'd be, quote, stupid not to accept it.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox Businesses Lawrence Simonetti, Boeing is behind schedule on the official replacements for Air Force One jets. Right now, stocks are sliding. The dow is down 329 points. Lisa Brady, this is Fo. Ah.

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